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Apparatus for clamping the end of a reciprocating saw blade

US5722309A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 1996
Grant dateMar 3, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T279/17769
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus is provided for attachment of a saw blade to the plunger of a jigsaw. The apparatus includes a clamping body and a clamping member which includes a lever which has an eccentric surface which bears against the saw blade. A tension spring utilizes the mechanical advantage of the lever to provide increased holding force on the saw blade.

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